Austria Public Holidays List 2024

New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Epiphany (06 Jan) : Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.

Saint Joseph's Day (19 Mar) : Saint Joseph's Day is a state holiday in Austria

March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Austria (Vienna)

Palm Sunday (24 Mar) : Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.

Good Friday (29 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday (31 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Daylight Saving Time starts (31 Mar) : Daylight Saving Time starts in Austria

Easter Monday (01 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Labor Day / May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Saint Florian's Day (04 May) : Saint Florian's Day is a state holiday in Austria

Ascension Day (09 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Mother's Day (12 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

Whit Sunday (19 May) : Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

Whit Monday (20 May) : Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.

Corpus Christi (30 May) : Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.

Father's Day (09 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.

June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Austria (Vienna)

Assumption of Mary (15 Aug) : The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.

European Heritage Days (22 Sep) : European Heritage Days is a observance in Austria

September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Austria (Vienna)

Saint Rupert's Day (24 Sep) : Saint Rupert's Day is a state holiday in Austria

Plebiscite Day (10 Oct) : Plebiscite Day is a state holiday in Austria

Yom Kippur (12 Oct) : Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance.

National Day (26 Oct) : National Day on October 26 is a public holiday in Austria.

Daylight Saving Time ends (27 Oct) : Daylight Saving Time ends in Austria

Reformation Day (31 Oct) : Reformation Day is a observance in Austria

All Saints' Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

All Souls' Day (02 Nov) : All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.

Saint Martin's Day (11 Nov) : Saint Martin's Day is a state holiday in Austria

Saint Leopold's Day (15 Nov) : Saint Leopold's Day is a state holiday in Austria

First Advent Sunday (01 Dec) : The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year.

Immaculate Conception (08 Dec) : The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.

December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Austria (Vienna)

Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec) : St. Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Austria

New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.